Hello everyone!

I thought I would post the pics from Bean and Bug's Dance Recital and Smidge's 2nd birthday party and THEN post my Israel pics! Here they are:

Smidge with her hair in tiny ponies!

Bug and Bean helping Smidge with her new bike. She was more interested in her cheese crackers! :)

All set for a bike ride!

Daddy pushed and Bug rode while Grandma and Grandpa walked along.

Nature loving Grandpa walked along. These were some pretty blue wildflowers. The color doesn't quite show up in the pictures, but they were pretty!

Bug would ride ahead and then come back and ride around while we kept pace with Smidge!

She STILL won't let go of her cheese crackers! :)

A seagull flying over the Lake.

There are so many beautiful spots by the Lake!

Another view of the seagull above the trees!

Crabapple blossoms. See the bee?!

Another type of crabapple blossoms!

Bug waiting for us to catch up again! She was very patient!

The cheese crackers bit the dust and became bird food! NOT on purpose! The dandelion is NOT the substitute she was looking for! :)

Lily of the Valley!

Eating a tiny cookie from her Birthday Bag!

Playing with the "Car Keys" toy that we found for her.

"Happy Birthday Smidge"! Bean is helping her get close enough to blow out the candles!

Bug enjoying the DQ cake!

Smidge enjoying the DQ cake!

Do you think she liked it? :)

Smidge patiently waiting for the dancers to start dancing!

More crackers for the birthday girl! She deserved a treat, she was excellent during the long recital!

Bug and Bean in their costumes with roses Daddy bought for them. Bean was helping to sell them before the program.

Bean and Bug let Smidge share a flower and a picture!

Bean with her rose!

Bug with her rose!

Bug and Bean in the backyard.

Bug with her journal that she wants Grandma to write in and bring back!

Sisters in the backyard! Cute! :)

We had a very fun time! Smidge's actual birthday is today, but we couldn't be there, so we celebrated early. I will be spending 3 days with the girls next week while Daddy works and Mommy goes to school. She is studying to become an RN and is working really hard!

The next pictures I post WILL be from our April trip to Israel! There are a LOT of pictures, so I may have to use a few posts to do it. It was a life-changing trip and I plan to go again and take others back to see this truly amazing land! This IS the God-ordained land for the nation of Israel, I don't care what ANYBODY says about it! God's Word is the FINAL AUTHORITY!!! AMEN!

Shalom in Him!

Robin

Hello everyone!

I thought I would get caught up on the family pictures before I post those from our Israel trip. These are a few early Spring pics, Deuce's Piano Recital, Zoo's birthday and Deuce, Lili and Fess from their Irish Dance Recital.

I made Easter/Spring dresses for all 6 girls. These are the dresses for Bean, Smidge and Bug.

These are for Deuce, Lili and Fess.

Lili, Fess and Deuce modeling for me.

Zoo didn't want to be left out! He posed with Deuce, Fess and Lili.

Here he is by himself! He fell and scraped the skin under his nose. All boy! :)

Fess wanted to have her picture alone by the tree!

The girls thought this would be a cute picture. They were right!

Fess in her new swim suit!

Deuce just chilling on the lawn!

Lili writing a story.

Deuce and Lee. He's her little buddy!

So grown up! This is Deuce getting ready for her Piano Recital.

Pretty freckles, just like Mommy!

The music students of the three sisters that give lessons in piano, violin, viola and flute.

We wanted one of her alone!

And you know who wanted one, too! Such a handsome little man! :)

Zoo's birthday party. He's reading his new Adventure Bible.

Modeling his new shades!

Trying out his big boy bike inside.

Getting a little help from Fess!

Lili in her Jerusalem shirt and Lee wearing his Israeli Defense Forces shirt and new shades!

Fess wearing her new outfit. The top says: Being cute is what I do best!

Trying out the new bike outside now!

Lee with Mommy holding his new easy grip ball.

A close up of Deuce outside.

Now that's a new expression!

There's a smile!

Fess wearing her favorite present from Israel - a hotel shower cap! They were really a hit! :)

Deuce is such a good big sister. She helps Mommy with Lee a lot!

Fess posing with her Jerusalem purse and shower cap!

She likes to pose for the camera. She thought of this pose!

Another one on the swing.

Zoo practicing his casting with his new fishing pole.

Getting a few pointers from Deuce.

And a hug from Fess.

Pretty Lili smiling for me!

Zoo's birthday cake with toy airplanes on it. He's 3!

All the essentials: Shower cap - check: New outfit - check: Fishing pole - check: Winter coat?! That is just not right! It got pretty chilly that evening!

Lili and Fess practicing their casting while wearing the oh-so-fashionable shower caps!

Deuce with her hair done by Mommy for her Dance Recital.

Lili after Mommy fixed her hair.

Fess, Lili and Deuce in their Irish Dance Recital outfits.

Another view. Aren't they pretty! :)

Fess was watching the big girls rehearse. Wearing her pretty pink coat because it was a little chilly in there!

Fess and her class with their teacher, Janelle.

The entire group which included all of the different classes and age groups.

We have had a very busy Spring so far! I went to Israel in April and have pictures to share from that. We will be watching Bean and Bug in their Dance Recital this Sunday and celebrating Smidge's 2nd birthday, too. I will share those pictures before I put the Israel pictures up so that I can stay current with the grandchildren!

I hope you are enjoying the warm weather as much as I am! God is Good - ALL the time! AMEN!

Shalom in Him,

Robin